VICTORIAN BRANCH END OF YEAR DINNER – 21st NOVEMBER 2018
The end-of-year DINNER for the Victorian Branch will be held at the German Tivoli Club on Wednesday 21st November 2018. Details will be provided in the October newsletter.
VICTORIAN BRANCH – MEAL & MOVIE DAY – 19th SEPTEMBER 2018
Our September Meal and Movie day will be held at Hoyts Cinemas at Chadstone Shopping Centre. This is your chance to get out and use your Pioneers Card to see a free film as well as get together beforehand to enjoy a meal and a drink with fellow Pioneers. WEDNESDAY SEPT 19th MEAL & MOVIE…
SA BRANCH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – 2018
The Annual Christmas Luncheon for the SOUTH AUSTRALIA branch will be held on SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2018. The venue will again be the KOOYONGA GOLF CLUB, MAY TERRACE , LOCKLEYS. Please note the date in your diaries. Further details will be announced soon.
VALE – Michael Edols
We are sad to report the death of Michael Edols who passed away suddenly on Tuesday 3rd July 2018. Michael has been a respected member of the NSW branch of the Pioneers and has been internationally renowned for his work as a Cinematographer, Director of Photography and collaborator in the Film and Television industry. http://www.edols.com.au/thepitch.htm
2018 – Tom Jeffrey
At the NSW Branch luncheon in Sydney on Thursday 24th May, Mr. Tom Jeffrey was presented the much coveted award as the 2018 NSW Cinema Pioneer of the Year. This auspicious award was certainly well deserved by Tom for his many decades of service in the development and progress of the Australian film industry.…
SUCCESSFUL NSW BRANCH LUNCHEON – MAY 2018
The NSW Branch of the Cinema Pioneers conducted a successful luncheon on Thursday 24th May 2018. There was a good turn-out of members who enjoyed delicious food and some great fellowship in the relaxing surrounds of the Grace Hotel. A number of interstate branch Presidents and members were also present, having attended the NEC…
$140 MILLION BOOST FOR AUSTRALIAN FILM JOBS
Australia’s film and creative industry will continue to boom under the Turnbull Government’s Location Incentive which will attract international blockbusters to be made on Australian soil. The $140 million Location Incentive will be delivered over four years from 2019-20 and will bring in over $260 million in new foreign investment to the local economy. These…
BOOK NOW for the NSW BRANCH LUNCHEON on May 24.
Urgent Reminder: The New South Wales Branch Luncheon is being held in “The Yarra-Murra Room” at The Grace Hotel, Cnr York & King Sts, Sydney on Thursday May 24, 2018 at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. Please RSVP as soon as possible to the Secretary/Treasurer at 9 Collins Cres, Lapstone, 2773, Payment by Cheque or Money Order.…
VALE – MAURICE SCOTT
Dear Cinema Pioneers, Sadly cinema industry doyen Maurice Scott passed away on Saturday after a long illness. He was arguably one of most respected and well known theatre managers of our time. He was also an excellent raconteur and ranks amongst the most entertaining speakers I have heard. Close friend Ross Campbell has prepared the…